Villa Carmen
2800 Shannon Drive, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
"Villa Carmen offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going asses..."
READ MOREThe County of San Mateo is centrally located between the Pacific coast and San Francisco Bay. It’s home to about 770,000 residents, nearly 17% of...
There are over 240 assisted living facilities in San Mateo County, ranging from small group home settings to sprawling, resort-like communities. The region tends to be expensive for those seeking senior care, with assisted living fees exceeding state and national averages at $6,100 monthly. This guide highlights how these fees compare to care costs in other regions of the state. It also summarizes the benefits and drawbacks of living here and the programs available to seniors seeking assisted living.Â
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2800 Shannon Drive, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
"Villa Carmen offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going asses..."
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3647 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo, CA, 94403
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2550 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA, 94066
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Westborough Manor. It's more individual care there and like a family setting. There are six residents and three caregivers. When they can they do meals together, but they're still in "pandemic mode." When it's not a pandemic, though, ..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"I like that Monteverde Manor II is a smaller community. There are six rooms, two helpers in the day, one helper at night, and 24-hour care. The helper at night is awake waiting to serve anybody that needs it in the middle of the night. Definitely, th..."
READ MORE767 Maddux Drive, Daly City, CA, 94015
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Damenik's Home is a small house, and they have a maximum of six residents in there. It was aesthetically updated and clean. The caregivers were nice, too. The room that we have is private, but there are shared options there, too. They also try to do ..."
READ MOREThe Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that the average assisted living facility in the United States charges $4,300 per month for services. In California, care costs tend to be higher, with average assisted living fees coming in at $5,000. Cost data isn’t available for San Mateo County, but because of its proximity to San Francisco, this city is used for the following cost comparison. Here, assisted living fees exceed state and national averages at $6,100 per month. Â
At $6,100 per month, the San Mateo County region is among the most expensive in the state for assisted living. Only a handful of cities have higher monthly care costs, including Santa Cruz, where facilities charge approximately $6,800 per month, and Salinas, where monthly fees are the highest in the state at $7,100. Seniors seeking more affordable care options may find lower rates in Santa Maria, where fees are consistent with the statewide average at $5,000, or in San Diego, where they’re closer to the national median at $4,525. In Merced, rates are low at $3,750, and in Bakersfield, care costs are the lowest in the state at $3,613. Â
San Mateo County/San Francisco Area
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Santa Cruz Area
$6,800
Salinas
$7,100
Santa Maria Area
$5,000
San Diego Area
$4,525
Merced
$3,750
Bakersfield
$3,613
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Aging and Adult Services | (800) 675-8437 | Aging and Adult Services is one of California’s 33 Area Agencies on Aging, which are nonprofit organizations that advocate on behalf of aging issues in the state. Through their local AAA, San Mateo County seniors obtain a broad range of services, including information and referrals for community-based services, legal assistance and transportation services. The agency is also a HICAP location with advisors who can answer questions and provide guidance with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance. |
Well Connected | (877) 797-7299 | Well Connected is a service of Covia, a local nonprofit public benefit organization. This virtual community features free programming that addresses a broad range of interests, including line dancing, art classes, knit and crochet circles, health and wellness and current events. Participants also find groups where they can share stories about their pets, travels or work history. Services are available in English and Spanish. |
Veterans Service Office | (650) 802-6598 | The county’s VSO serves veterans and families in the region through a wide range of programs, including those that may help cover health and assisted living expenses. The office can help qualifying veterans and their families apply for service-related disability compensation, non-service-connected pension claims, federal and state veterans’ benefits, and the Aid and Attendance benefit. The office also provides information and referrals for discharge upgrading and community-based agencies. |
Senior Center | (650) 522-7490 | The senior center in the City of San Mateo is one of several in the county. This center provides social and recreational programming for residents aged 50 and over, including history or current events seminars, yoga classes and games. Members can participate in regular activities such as the center’s band, book discussion groups, computer and technology classes and chorus. The center also hosts special seasonal and holiday events. |
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc. | (650) 780-5707 | Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc., advocates on behalf of seniors in a variety of issues that may arise in assisted living, from problems related to the quality of care to abuse, neglect or exploitation. This agency educates residents of their rights and ensures that they’re receiving the services they’re entitled to. It can also help seniors and families locate long-term care facilities. |
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | (650) 558-0915 | The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal services to those aged 60 and over. Through this nonprofit agency, seniors obtain assistance with applying for public benefits such as Medicare or Social Security, as well as with drafting wills or assigning powers of attorney. |
San Mateo County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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